and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
hidden reserves of strength; latent energy; potentiality; real strength
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
alphabet; ABCs; the ABCs (of); basics; activity-based costing; ABC
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
use; utilization; utilisation; application
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
opinion; point of view; visual point
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
in one's own way or style
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
even though; despite; when
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
to serve; to work for; to attend
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
several years; a few years
few decades; many decades; several decades
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression